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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 4, 2019 15:29:26 GMT 12
KNIGHT , David NZ 433310 on January 2 2019. David trained as a navigator and flew as part of the Reay crew on 75 sq in April 1945. After VE Day he transferred to 9 squadron on the Amohunga crew training for Tiger Force until September 1945. He was one of the intrepid NZBCA Nelson branch that had their final luncheon just last year. Enlisted at Omaka 19 Mar 43. Had been an ATC cadet beforehand. Errol |
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Post by trees on Jan 5, 2019 9:59:50 GMT 12
LACW (RTD) Audrey Florence Hope Hayward W4086 WAAF WW2
passed away peacefully at Summerset Care Centre, Stoke, on December 29, 2018, aged 95. Loved wife of the late Allan Hayward, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara Nicholls (New Plymouth), Bob and Jill Hayward (Nelson), and the late Peter Hayward. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Dawn Wilkinson (Whangarei), and the late Ray, and Ron Wilkinson and Joy Dyer. Loved Gran of Kathryn Darroch (Auckland), Andrew Nicholls (New Plymouth), Michelle Hayward (Christchurch), Krystal Hayward (Queensland, Australia), and Charlotte Hayward (Nelson). Loved Great-Gran of her 7 great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Summerset Care Centre for the compassionate care of Audrey, especially in her final days.
A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at St Barnabas Church, Main Road, Stoke, Nelson, on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11.00am.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 5, 2019 12:09:20 GMT 12
LACW (RTD) Audrey Florence Hope Hayward W4086 WAAF WW2 passed away peacefully at Summerset Care Centre, Stoke, on December 29, 2018, aged 95. Loved wife of the late Allan Hayward, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara Nicholls (New Plymouth), Bob and Jill Hayward (Nelson), and the late Peter Hayward. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Dawn Wilkinson (Whangarei), and the late Ray, and Ron Wilkinson and Joy Dyer. Loved Gran of Kathryn Darroch (Auckland), Andrew Nicholls (New Plymouth), Michelle Hayward (Christchurch), Krystal Hayward (Queensland, Australia), and Charlotte Hayward (Nelson). Loved Great-Gran of her 7 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Summerset Care Centre for the compassionate care of Audrey, especially in her final days. A celebration of Audrey's life will be held at St Barnabas Church, Main Road, Stoke, Nelson, on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11.00am. Enlisted as W4086 Miss Audrey Florence Hope Wilkinson, at Harewood on 13 Mar 43. Errol |
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Post by isc on Jan 5, 2019 13:50:23 GMT 12
F/S Hankin. Carrol Ann A 83030 RNZAF 27/12/18 at Hawks Bay. Private funeral.
F/S Leatham. Brian John L78394 RNZAF. 4/1/19 aged 78 yrs. Funeral, 9/1/19 at Mayfield Chappel Blenheim at 10.30 am. isc
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Post by trees on Jan 6, 2019 9:33:18 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) Brian John Leathem L78394 ACFTTECH RNZAF 15 January 1957 to 12 December 1980 and Civilian CET February 1989 to August 1998. Brian was a life member of the NZ Malayan Veterans Association.
Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, after a short illness, on Friday, January 4, 2019 aged 78 years.
Beloved husband of the late Isobel, father and father-in-law of Priscilla and Warren Richardson (Australia). Loved Grandad of Matt and Becky. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joy Hobby and Brian Smith (Christchurch), Faye and Rex Miller (Burnside), the late Raymond, and Adrienne (Christchurch). A much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, loved brother-in-law of Michael and Peggy Powell, and loved friend of Claudia Chapman.
Messages may be sent to the Leathem Family, c/- 114 Eureka Street, Wainoni, Christchurch 8061.
A funeral service for Brian will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 10.30am, on Wednesday, January 9, followed by interment at Fairhall RSA Cemetery.
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Post by trees on Jan 7, 2019 20:10:26 GMT 12
Dorothy Edna (Edna) (nee Gardiner) Bradburn WAAF.
Passed away peacefully at Wesley Care Papanui, Christchurch, on Friday, January 4, 2019, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Francis (Frank) Joseph Bradburn. Loved eldest child of the late Sidney and Lydia Gardiner and loved sister and sister-in-law of: Peter and Lydia Gardiner (deceased), the late Les and Noeline Gardiner, Norman and Dorothy Gardiner (deceased), Jack and Mary Gardiner (deceased), Colin and Effie Gardiner (deceased), Joan and Leo Murphy (deceased), Roy and Natalie Gardiner, Dulcie and the late Bill O'Connor, and Eric and the late June Gardiner. Much loved and treasured Auntie Edna of all her nieces and nephews and their families. The family wish to sincerely thank all the wonderful carers and staff at Wesley Care for their loving and gentle care of Edna.
Messages for Edna's family may be posted c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. In lieu of flowers donations to The NZ SPCA would be appreciated and may be made at the service.
Funeral details to follow in Tuesday's Press.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 7, 2019 20:28:20 GMT 12
Dorothy Edna (Edna) (nee Gardiner) Bradburn WAAF. Passed away peacefully at Wesley Care Papanui, Christchurch, on Friday, January 4, 2019, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Francis (Frank) Joseph Bradburn. Loved eldest child of the late Sidney and Lydia Gardiner and loved sister and sister-in-law of: Peter and Lydia Gardiner (deceased), the late Les and Noeline Gardiner, Norman and Dorothy Gardiner (deceased), Jack and Mary Gardiner (deceased), Colin and Effie Gardiner (deceased), Joan and Leo Murphy (deceased), Roy and Natalie Gardiner, Dulcie and the late Bill O'Connor, and Eric and the late June Gardiner. Much loved and treasured Auntie Edna of all her nieces and nephews and their families. The family wish to sincerely thank all the wonderful carers and staff at Wesley Care for their loving and gentle care of Edna. Messages for Edna's family may be posted c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. In lieu of flowers donations to The NZ SPCA would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Funeral details to follow in Tuesday's Press. Enlisted as W2662 Miss Dorothy Edna Gardiner, at Wigram on 2 Feb 42. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 8, 2019 21:55:37 GMT 12
SHEILDS, Julian Mervyn, Charles, Frederick (Harry) Cpl Rtd QSM N77867 Arm Fit RNZAF
20 Jan 1955 to 18 May 1967 on 10 Dec 2018 in Nelson.
This from the RNZAFA newsletter Canterbury, via Norm Empson
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 9, 2019 21:56:27 GMT 12
MURRAY, Gordon Hugh. Rgtl.No: 412945. FltSgt RNZAF, 405SQD On 7th January 2019, peacefully in his 100th year. Loving husband of Noni; father of Donald, Maxine, and Tony; grandfather to Tim, Nick and Daniel; loved stepdad of Colin and Jacqui, Trevin, Paul and Lily, Anne and Jim, Doug (deceased) and Sue. Much loved "Poppy" to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special friend to Karen. A celebration of Gordon's life will be held at Ruawai Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, Ruawai, on Saturday, 12th January 2019 at 1 pm, followed by private cremation. All communications to 59 Jellicoe Road, Ruawai.
TOWNSEND, Reginald Robert. (Sgt Royal Canadian Air Force WWII, R281146). Passed away peacefully age 92 years on Sunday the 6th January 2019. Darling husband of Gwen, loving Dad of Elizabeth (deceased), Barbara and Gail. Father-in-law to Michael and Kees and loved Grandpop to Ethan. A family member and friend to many from New Zealand, Canada, Cook Islands and around the world. A celebration of Reg's life will be held on Friday 11th January 2019 at 1:30pm. Venue details to be confirmed. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Childrens' Autism Foundation would be appreciated.
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Post by trees on Jan 10, 2019 14:40:56 GMT 12
Errol, do you have a service number for a Douglas Graham HAGGARD who apparently died in service on 27 January 1966?
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Post by camtech on Jan 10, 2019 16:39:53 GMT 12
Sorry to but in but 80062
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Post by trees on Jan 10, 2019 19:41:30 GMT 12
Awesome that is wonderful Y80062 you have completed my record.
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Post by errolmartyn on Jan 10, 2019 19:53:36 GMT 12
Awesome that is wonderful Y80062 you have completed my record. There is no Y prefix in Haggard's number, as he died before such prefixes were introduced, in 1971 (as explained in Vol 3 of my For your Tomorrow). Errol |
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Post by trees on Jan 11, 2019 16:03:38 GMT 12
F/S (RTD) John Alexander McVeigh W78726 ARM FIT RNZAF 15 January 1957 to 15 January 1982.
Passed away Peacefully at his home in Waitoa on the 9th January Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband and friend to Barbara. Respected John to Barbara Children, Wayne and Carol Morris, Sandra, Karen and Ross, Christine and Bret Williams and their families. And to first wife, the late Mavis McVeigh and their children are Katie, Vanessa and Maria. He also had another child from a previous relationship, Kathy
Burial serrice to take place at Te Aroha Cemetery at 1PM on Saturday 12 January followed by a time of remembrance at the Te Aroha RSA at 2PM.
All communications to c/- the McVeigh family, 6 Tamihana Street, Matamata 3400
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Post by trees on Jan 11, 2019 16:06:40 GMT 12
Errol, Thank you record corrected.
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Post by oj on Jan 11, 2019 20:31:35 GMT 12
Poor Doug was sitting on the door sill of a Bristol Freighter as it was being tractor-towed at Hobsonville. He fell forward onto the ground and was run over by the port main wheel.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 11, 2019 21:00:05 GMT 12
Puzzled OJ. How do you fall out the door and be hit by the main wheel? The wheel is several metres outboard of the fuselage. Was it turning?
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Post by camtech on Jan 11, 2019 21:13:46 GMT 12
Dave, the main wheel is only about 2.5 metres outboard, and if someone fell and tumbled trying to get up, that would put them about that distance. Back in the dim dark ages, we were told about this incident as part of our introduction to servicing Freighters. I arrived on Whenuapai in October '66, so it was still quite fresh.
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Post by tbf25o4 on Jan 12, 2019 9:51:44 GMT 12
The accident involving Doug Haggard happened at 2240 (nite time) at Whenuapai on 27 January 1966. One of the contributing factors when the accident was reviewed was that the tractor driver didn't see Doug fall as the tractor was facing the other way because the Freighters were towed from the tail wheel backwards.
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Post by isc on Jan 12, 2019 21:05:16 GMT 12
It would be the side door, not the front doors, and he would have landed right in the path of the wheel.isc
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